Executive Summary
- Amir Johnson, 21, was arrested Sunday after a nearly week-long manhunt in Conyers, Georgia.
- Johnson is charged with felony murder and aggravated assault in the death of Kaleb King.
- Witnesses allege the suspect targeted King specifically, firing approximately 10 shots.
- A $10,000 reward had been offered for information leading to the suspect’s capture.
A 21-year-old murder suspect is in custody following a nearly week-long manhunt connected to a fatal shooting in the Forest Villas community, according to law enforcement officials. The Conyers Police Department announced the arrest of Amir Johnson on Sunday, bringing an end to a search operation that began shortly after the incident occurred on January 13.
Police allege that Johnson entered a residence on Forest Villa Drive off Irwin Bridge Road NW during a social gathering. Witnesses reported to investigators that the suspect burst through the door and discharged approximately 10 rounds. According to statements provided to local media, Johnson appeared to specifically target the victim, identified as 22-year-old Kaleb King.
King was struck multiple times and was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities stated that Johnson fled the property through a back door immediately following the shooting. In the days leading up to the arrest, investigators had offered a $10,000 reward for information on Johnson’s whereabouts, citing charges of felony murder and aggravated assault.
Johnson was booked into the Rockdale County Jail on Sunday. Law enforcement officials have not yet disclosed the specific details regarding how they located Johnson or whether the reward money was claimed by a tipster. Detectives have also not released a confirmed motive for the killing.
Procedural Next Steps
With the suspect now in custody, the focus of the case transitions from a fugitive investigation to judicial proceedings within Rockdale County. Prosecutors will likely rely on witness testimony regarding the targeted nature of the attack to substantiate the felony murder charges. While the arrest mitigates the immediate threat to the community, investigators are expected to continue gathering evidence to clarify the relationship between the suspect and the victim. It is important to note that all individuals, including Amir Johnson, are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
